Iraq's Cabinet decided Tuesday to ask the United States for changes to the draft agreement that would keep American troops here three more years, as key Shiite lawmakers warned the deal stands little chance of approval as it stands. ...more

October 22, 2008

To buy or not to buy, that is the question? The purchase of the Highlands Utilities Corp. sewer system will be the subject of a public hearing at the Sebring City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at 368 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. ...more

October 21, 2008

During the past year, University of South Florida leaders have overhauled the academic support for student-athletes and made scholastic success among players a top priority. But NCAA data released this week shows their job may be harder for some sports than others. ...more

October 20, 2008

When most people think of Christmas morning they think of opening presents with friends and family. Troops overseas don't have that luxury, which is why Bob Williams of Support Our Troops is working so hard to send 40,000 1-gallon bags full of goodies to the troops. ...more

October 18, 2008

Homecoming week at the University of South Florida started Monday - as it usually does - with thousands of cans of food and some creativity. ...more

October 14, 2008

Homecoming week at the University of South Florida started today – as it usually does – with thousands of cans of food and some creativity. ...more

October 13, 2008

A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant said Wednesday that incredulity gave way to joy when he woke from surgery to discover he had arms again. ...more

October 9, 2008

A Harvard researcher says students who start at two-year schools are more likely to face obstacles on their way to a diploma. ...more

October 7, 2008

St. Andrew's United Methodist Church will host more than 350 people at a Pink Ribbon Tea to heighten awareness about and raise money for breast cancer research from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at the church, 3315 Bryan Road. ...more

September 24, 2008

Holiday sales are expected to grow at the slowest pace in six years as shoppers worry about jobs, the housing and stock markets and high gas and food prices, according to a forecast from the National Retail Federation being released Tuesday. ...more

September 23, 2008